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Thursday, August 6,1990- O & E 

O&E Thursday. August 5. 1993 

REAL ESTATE S E W S 

on dressing your home for success 

There's a technique to prepar- 

i n g your home for sale. 

J -iWhere do you start? W h a t 

should be done? 

Before you can get the best 

.* Pfice, you m u s t seriously consider 

dressing your home for success, 

> Mud W i l l i a m McCullen. a region- 

p director for Century 21 Great 

Lakes. 

"It's estimated that more than 

L* flle buyers even get out of their 

he said. "Stand across the 

[ • s t r e e t from your house and check 

its curb appeal." 

driveway, steps and porch clear of 

debris. 

Then look around inside. 

• Unclutter each room. 

"Your goal is to create a roomy, 

comfortable feeling that will be 

inviting to prospective buyers." 

McCullen said. "If a house is 

cluttered, buyers have trouble im- 

agining themselves in it. 

Replace old light bulbs. Tidy 

Make 

clean. 

A clean house gives the impres- 

sion that it has been well cared 

F ita curb appeal."' * sion that it has been well cared 

Perhaps the yard needs trimm- for. Buyers react most strongly to 

idg or dead plants need to be re- 

moved. Remember to keep the 

kitchens, closets and bathrooms, 

so it pays to concentrate cleanup 

efforts in those areas. 

In some cases, a fresh coat of 

paint, a new shower curtain, clean 

drapes or some basic carpet clean- 

ing can spice up a house. A n d 

don't forget to wash the windows. 

• Repair problems before they 

become buyer's objections. 

Drippy faucets and electrical 

outlets that don't work can be real 

turn-offs. 

Some buyers believe that re- 

pairs will cost more than they ac- 

tually do. "If you think something 

is too m u c h trouble to fix, chances 

are prospective buyers will too." 

McCullen said. 

• Neutral ^ l o r s and carpet help 

prospective buyers see their own ^ ing a list of responsibilities for 

things in your house. 

Prospects actually picture 

theffiselves living there. Elimi- 

nate distracting colors and acces- 

sories. It helps buyers concentrate 

on positive impressions. 

• M a k e each room special. 

"Look in magazines and cata- 

logs for ideas. Fresh flowers, fresh 

smells and bath decorations all 

add up to positive impressions. 

Kitchen counters should be clear 

of unnecessary utensils. 

"Remember that your house is 

competing against other houses 

on the market," McCullen said. 

• Showtime. 

This is the final step. Try mak- 

each family member to do on a 

daily basis. This keeps the house 

presentable and makes showings 

easier on everyone. 

Keep a small basket of cleaning 

materials handy in an out-of-the- 

way place for emergencies or inev- 

itable last-minute showing that 

m a y occur. T u r n on lights 

throughout the house and remove 

pets during the tour. 

Also, i i * a good idea to get out 

of the way and let an agent handle 

the showing. McCullen said. 

Dressing the house for success 

is just one phase in the selling 

process. It's just as important to 

price right for a quick sale. 

i. S a l e s o f p r e v i o u s l y o w n e d h o m e s c o n t i n u e t o a s c e n d 

_ _ 1 .L *U r 4-v.Wt four iroa rc C M fTt n fi fpH Wit I 

Courts oppose 

transforming 

employees into 

contractors 

I am a real estate 

salesperson and our bro- 

ker has 

CONDO 

QUERIES 

ROBERT M. 

MEISNER 

(APT — Low mortgage rflu- 

and affordable prices helped drive 

Crfup sales of previously owned 

homes in June for the third 

straight month, and analysts pre 

dieted continued growth for the 

. remainder of the year. 

Although sales dipped in the 

West and rain-soaked Midwest, 

they rose in the South and North- 

east, the National Association of 

Realtors reported last week. 

' • Nationally, .sales rose 1.9 per 

cent, to a seasonally adjusted an- 

nual rate of 3.69 million, the Re- 

altors >aiH. Sales In M a y were 

revised upward, to 3.62 million 

from 3.61 million. 

Realtors president William S. 

Chee said the June sales reaffirm 

previous prediction.- of a strong 

summer, traditionally a busy sea- 

son as families tr> Co get settled 

in newh purchased homes before 

school starts. 

"Smart buyers are continuing 

to take advantage of low mortgage 

rates and sellers are pricing their 

homes more realistically than 

thev have in previous years, he 

•added. "*~ 

" W e expect to see continued 

strength in the housing market 

during the second-half of the 

year." agreed economists at Mer- 

rill Lynch & Co. in New York. 

"Mortgage applications picked up 

in early July . . . while housing 

affordability remains extremely- 

favorable. " 

According to surveys by the 

Federal H o m e Loan Mortgage 

Corp.. 30-year, fixed-rate mort- 

gages averaged 7.42 percent in 

June, down from 7.47 percent in 

May, according to surveys by the 

Federal H o m e Loan Mortgage 

Corp. They stood at 7.20 percent 

last week, near a 22-year low. 

At the same time, the median 

price of an existing home was 

$108,900, up 2.3 percent from 

M a y but just 3.2 percent from 

June 1992. the Realtors said. The 

median means that half of the 

homes cost more and half cost 

less. 

Realtors economist John A. 

Tuccillo predicted that prices 

would rise at a moderate rate over 

the text few years, compared with 

the robust gains of the 1980s. 

" W e expect appreciation to be 

steady and slow." he said. 

After sliding 2.6 percent in 

March, sales of previously owned 

homes rose 2.4 percent in April 

and 4.9 percent in May. For the 

first six months, they were 3.1 

percent higher than the same pe- 

riod of 1992. 

In the Midwest, sales fell 3 per- 

cent. to a 960,000 rate. T h e medi- 

an price was $85,800. up 4.1 per- 

cent from a vear earlier. 

forced us 

to become 

independ- 

entcon- tractors in 

order to 

cut costs. I 

am con- 

cerned 

about the 

benefits I 

may be 

losing and 

what re- 

course I have. 

A recent Federal Court of 

Appeals ruled that forcing a 

salesperson to become an 

independent contractor vio- 

lated federal law and the 

salesperson could sue to re- 

cover possible damages in- 

cluding benefits, back pay 

and reinstatement. 

W h a t the court seems to 

be saying is anytime you 

turn an employee into an in- 

dependent contractor, you 

are ripe for a lawsuit. 

Robert M. Meisner us a 

Birmingham attorney 

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19137 RanaaHor 3 badroom ranch, 

naat & cMan. $78 500 

MMA M o r i 353-7170 

LIVQNIA Op» Sun 12-4 3A443 

H«M MANY UPDATES (114.900 

3 bedroom »pacKXi» ranch Fam#y 

room/Arap4ac« attachad garaga. 

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Uvorna. Open Sun 1-4 

17111 Ooloraa 3 bedroom ranch, 

central atr. Araaned Baaamanl e/«el 

bar. 2 5 garaoa. reduced S94 900 

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Open house. Sat-Sun, 1-4 

29610 Hoy, Ltvonla 

Ranch, 3 bedroom 2 bath 2 ftre- 

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hardwood toort tarioed. new deck, 

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1st floor Laundry ceramic lover, ce- 

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by »119,000 «21-?82« 

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• 108.000 MMA Rseftor* 3SS-7170 

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Quaty Lumrr and UnbeBevataa 

Vatua 3-4 bedroom SoSBmporary 

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3539 Oak leaf - S ot " 

teaari Green Laka t Union Lake 

313-3S0-9350 

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Reedy lo mw« m 3 bedroom Ranch 

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bath* wtth ceramic tua 2 car g»- 

raga Hnnnad baeemani. prime 

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REM ERICA FAMILY 5?5-SBOO 

Architect Daalgnail Contemporary 

m tieeman wooded, private Frar*- 

•n Acre lot. m«tl-deck*. veiled 

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RED CARPET K.EJM 855-9>00 

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lor entertaining! Beautifully 

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unrts come with anhwaaher stove, 

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furnace central air automatic ga- 

rage door opener lendecapmg with 

underground sprinklers, and more 

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pe< month All this for only 

$116 900 W ot Telegraph N ol 12. 

off Duhy Rd 10 and ot block to 

Timberwood 

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IN ot 11 A ot Greenfieldli 

Gorgeous & updated 4 bedroom 

Colonial in one of Southheid's moet 

popular sub* carge Irving room, for- 

mal dining room spacious kitchen 

with breakfast nook 'amity room 

wrth firepiace. central air Finished 

baaemeni with work storage aree 8 

2 car attached garage with door 

opener Greet >ot Owner* are very 

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V* BLOOMFIELD 

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Just reduced' Lake privileges on 

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3 bedroom brick ranch, large *un- 

room formal dining room, wood 

noon, fenced yard central air. Un- 

shed basement A do« houae reedy 

to move m Aakmg $134,500 

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THE PRUOCNTIAL 

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BLOOMFIELD H*S Schools Move- 

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Green Sub 2749 *q ft . 4 bed 

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BLOOMFIELD HILLS 

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BIRMINGHAM - Contemporary 

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^^+ cm garaga Private lenced-m 

yard $84 900 By owner 647-8937 

BIRMINGHAM - 2 bedroom ceaual 

waa> to town many update* buaoer 

$63 000 Motivated seaer 

258-6459 

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BLOOMFtELA» 2500 *g ft custom 

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ftnohed beaamem Many luxunea 8 

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on Aubum Road to South on 

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ROSE KOZAK 


623-7500 

Bangham Farms 

OPEN SUN 1-4pm 

23840 River Crossing 

S ol 13. E of Telegraph 

Privacy in ims and unit ranch condo 

Prime location In Bingham Woods 

with lawn woods and ravine 1 2 bed- 

room*. 2V» baths and library 

$274,500 Ask. for 

Jane Waples 


646-1600 647-3815 

BIRMINGHAM- Open. Sun 2-5 

1117 Stanley 4 bedroom brio bun- 

galow 3 fu» baths $164 ,500 

MMA Realtors 353-7170 

BIRMINGHAM - OPEN SUN 1-4 

1706 Humphrey. EWoodward S' 

Lincoln By owner 2 bedroom brick 

ranch Move-«n condition Air neu- 

tral decor $101,500 545-2891 

BIRMINGHAM 

OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 

New Fngland Colonial m Poppieton 

Park features coved ceilings hard- 

wood floors Ofrwstx tile some 

stained glass windows New ali- 

wfute bathroom just reduced to 

$225 000 5667 Madison N of 

Maple E ol Hunter 

OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 

Befend the ta* pme tree* you win 

find a charming 4 bedroom 2 » bath 

Colonial Pine plank floors country 

kitchen family 'oom 8 walking dis- 

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4696 Goifview S MapM E ol Cran- 

brook 

Ask for Carole Giaaa 

MALL 8 MUNTER REALTORS 

647-8100 

301 Open Houses 

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"BRIGHTON OAK POINTE 

Slap up to the best in this town 

house style condo that overlooks 

The Got Course 1 Put away those 

yard tools and be prepared 10 relax 

A enjoy the swimming, posting golf- 

ing A hiking through the scenic 

countryside Priced lo sell at 

$199,800' 

EXIT 147 turn R wseng 10 accept Land Con- 

tract erma Sounds good' Then 

come see in 

DERRICK BROWN 

RE/MAX EXECUTIVE 737-8000 

Redford 

OPEN SUNOA v 2-5 

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fha 3 Bedroom fua L*eemsrt 

story home with oarag* 8 

yard $64 900 F-lftwAJ* 

Caa 474-3303 

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